Professional Relations Services (PRS) Bulletins

These bulletins are written by ETFO Professional Relations Services’ staff and are designed to keep members informed on a variety of important legal and professional issues impacting on education workers.

Difficulties with students, other staff, parents and school administrators

Duty to Report and obligations under the Child and Family Services Act

Ethics and professionalism

Ontario College of Teachers (OCT) complaints

College of Early Childhood Educator (CECE) complaints

Continuous Professional Learning Program (CPL)

Employment Insurance (EI)

Maternity and parental leaves

Human Rights/Harassment/Discrimination

Long Term Disability (LTD)

Resignations and terminations

Return to work/accommodation issues

Mental health and sick leave

Professional Judgement

Workplace Safety and Insurance Board matters (WSIB)

Health and Safety

Conflict Resolution

Professional Boundaries

CAS/Criminal AllegationsIf you are contacted by the police or Children’s Aid Society (CAS) regarding an allegation against you:

1. Do not participate in or consent to an interview. 2. Make no statement to anyone regarding the allegation/charges.3. State that: “I am willing to cooperate but I am unable to comment until I contact my Federation and legal counsel.” 4. Call your local at 613-221-9135 or your president, David Wildman, directly at 613-292-6007 OR 5. Call ETFO Professional Relations Services staff at 416-962-3836 or 1-888-838-3836 and state that your call is urgent.